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On August 24, 2023, CPD Faculty Fellow Erik Nisbet joined us for a virtual conversation about the psychology of state-sponsored disinformation campaigns.
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RAND Corporation has released a new report identifying weaknesses in the U.S. government's ability to detect malign information efforts over social media.
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Which factors determine credibility for U.S. foreign policy? Read this deep dive from Khristo Ayad.
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"We cannot fully understand digital diplomacy without considering the power of emotion," writes Constance Duncombe in the latest Soft Power 30 report.
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Responding to disinformation and sharp power tactics requires identification, analysis and categorization.